This column is written by a frontline police member. It does not represent the views or policies of the Police Association.

We all know how popular the Police Association’s Holiday Home network is. That’s why, several years ago, the ballot system for bookings was introduced to ensure the process was as fair as possible. Here, we explain how the system works so you have the best chance of securing a booking during popular times.

One size of physical testing obviously doesn’t fit everyone in Police, but if you don’t fit the set standard, should you be in Police?

Ten Questions with Opposition police spokesperson Brett Hudson.

How pro-weapons lobby groups monster people they don't like.

When a section of the prosecutions office at Auckland Central Police station started smouldering late in the evening of Friday, June 7, there were, fortunately, no staff at work, but 4500 paper prosecutions files were, literally, in the line of fire.